Procedure
Periodic Maintenance Schedule
1. Fuel System – Fuel filter: Check and clean or replace if necessary. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 2. Fuel System – Carburetor: Strip, clean, and adjust. (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 3. Fuel System – Piping/Hoses (EPA approved part): Check and replace if necessary. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 4. Fuel System – Fuel tank (EPA approved part): Check and replace if necessary. WARNING: Intervals: Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 5. Fuel System – Fuel tank cap (EPA approved part): Check and replace if necessary. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 6. Fuel System – Fuel pump: Check and replace if necessary. Disassemble and inspect every 300 hours. (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 7. Ignition – Spark plug: Check gap (0.8–0.9 mm / 0.031–0.035 in). Remove carbon deposits or replace. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 8. Ignition – Ignition timing: Check timing. (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 9. Starting System – Starter rope: Check for wear or chafing. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 10. Starting System – Starter Motor: Check for salt deposits and battery cable condition. (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 11. Starting System – Battery: Check installation, fluid quantity, and specific gravity. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 12. Engine – Engine oil: Replace at every maintenance interval. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 13. Engine – Valve clearance: Check and adjust. IN: 0.13–0.17 mm (0.0051–0.0067 in), EX: 0.18–0.22 mm (0.0071–0.0087 in). (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 14. Engine – Timing belt: Check and replace if necessary. (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 15. Engine – Thermostat: Check and replace if necessary. (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 16. Lower Unit – Propeller: Check for bent blades, damage, and wear. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 17. Lower Unit – Gear oil: Change or replenish (320 mL / 10.8 fl.oz.) and check for water leaks. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 18. Lower Unit – Water pump: Check for wear or damage. Replace impeller every 12 months. (Dealer only) WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 19. General – Bolts and Nuts on all sliding and rotating parts: Retighten. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 20. General – Grease nipples: Apply and pump in grease. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 21. General – Outer equipment: Check for corrosion. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 50 hrs/3 months, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year. 22. General – Anode: Check for corrosion and deformation. Replace if necessary. WARNING: Intervals: First 20 hrs/1 month, Every 100 hrs/6 months, Every 200 hrs/1 year.